PhD Critical Writing
How to write at the PhD level
Transform your writing from description to evaluation to create new knowledge
The Critical Writing Masterclass is for you if
I know my writing isn't 'up to standard' but I don't know how to improve it
Now I know how to move my text through the different phases so I can hit 'critical analyis'
My supervisor continually complains about my writing style
Now I understand what type of style I should be writing in and the steps I need to take to execute it
My supervisor is not engaging with my writing at all and I feel unclear about how to get to the PhD level
Now I have an efficient and effective drafting process that enables me to create critical writing in my early drafts
I feel unsure about whether I am taking notes correctly and whether I have an appropriate system
Now I have a bullet proof note taking system that elevates my critical analysis and stops me from spending hours locating things I need
I want to get quicker at moving through my chapters to create quality text that actually makes an argument
Now I understand how to build my text, block by block to create new thinking
Critical Writing is REQUIRED to create an original contribution to knowledge
The passing standard of a PhD is an original contribution to knowledge and YOU CAN'T HAVE THAT without critical analysis throughout your text
Chances are you are feeling frustrated...or lost...and you have probably started to feel a little helpless because you can't seem to get your writing to the right standard.
Are you feeling like you stare at your text for hours, or avoid it altogether?
Do you dread hearing the same feedback but struggle to change things?
You know that you NEED to change something, but are not sure where to start
Start now. Start here. This course will change your PhD.
This is the EXACT system I have taught to hundreds of successful PhD students, and the note taking system is one I used and still teach my clients today.
You get 12 months access to the Critical Writing Masterclass
You can take it at your own pace, or consume all at once
🎁 EXCLUSIVE BONUS FOR PAY IN FULL 🎁
Note Taking For Productivity Worth €225
You will take notes efficiently and effectively so that you can build complexity and critical analysis from the early drafts
I'm Dr Melanie Smith
I created the PhD Critical Writing Course for my PhD clients because it is the training every PhD student needs, but few receive.
Yes, it's research led, like all my training. But it is also learning that came to me the hard way. I went through the bad times as a PhD student, because I didn't have anyone to help me. You don't have to.
I realised that basic writing training is critical for PhD students but so many Universities don't supply it, leaving it to supervisors who neither have the skill set or the time to provide this detailed guidance.
I have provided this training for University faculties around the world across multiple disciplines, because they KNOW their faculty are not able to give this support. Now I am making available to you.
I've coached 100s of PhD candidates...
I'm an EU Law scholar, published author of peer-reviewed papers, chapters, books, and edited collections. I've served as a consultant to the European Parliament, held a tenured Associate Professor position at Cardiff University for over 13 years, and led writing courses for faculty. With 18+ years of experience, I've contributed to research, publishing, program development, and teaching/supervision at all levels at Russell Group Universities in the UK.
I've helped thousands of academic clients and PhDs to foster a better relationship with their writing, maximizing productivity while minimizing time investment.
I established Academic Coach to provide the skills, mentorship, and coaching I wish I had, utilizing cutting-edge research in writing productivity, neuroscience, and behavioral psychology.
I work with Universities and individuals across different disciplines, from High Arts to Hard Sciences, training and coaching academics and PhDs across the world inside and outside institutions.
I've been where you are, and know exactly what you need to flourish
